Stealing Spree

“Do you think that reason is valid for destroying it. He hated it and had someone destroy it just because it’s clunky and he couldn’t hit any ball being ejected from it?” Shizu asked after we left the vicinity of the Baseball Club.

Naturally, the situation didn’t end too well and because of how it almost escalated to that Captain trying to assault Shizu who was just asking her questions and the two culprits who were answering her questions.

I know it’s kinda one-sided when we’re only asking the two culprits and ignoring his rebuttal. However, that was due process. We planned on asking his side as well after them. However, the shaved head guy lost it when he thought he was being ganged up and his side wouldn’t be accounted for.

That’s why I had no choice but to let him sleep for a while. To calm the situation down.

And now, we left that place having only known who was the real mastermind. There’s no doubt it’s him but… the reason was what eluded us. They were using that machine, why would he ask those two to destroy it?

Shizu said that she would go back and ask about what actually happened next week. For now, the thing we found out was that Captain ordered for it to be done in exchange for a chance to enter the regular team.

If that was really the truth, then those two were idiots. However, considering they even kept their mouths shut despite what happened to them, that was most likely not the truth.

In any case, what the coach promised was that they would issue an apology to the Administration as well as the alumni who donated it. Moreover, once everything was made clear, the club would deal with those involved with it accordingly.

“It’s definitely a lie. There’s more to it than just being clunky. You also didn’t believe it, right? Nonetheless, the way he reacted means he’s definitely guilty.”

“Un. I will be making a report. Let’s go back.” Shizu nodded and turned towards the direction of the Club Building.

Keeping up with her pace, I began observing the girl. Despite her unchanging expression throughout what happened in the Baseball Club, this girl… she was also somewhat shaken from how that guy continued screaming at her. Moreover, that guy even tried to assault her just to stop her from questioning and digging up the real reason why they destroyed that machine.

I didn’t know if he’s just an idiot for thinking that he would get away from what he did or he was just confident that no one would meddle with their club. Too bad for him, Shizu was too hardworking as the Student Council President.

And that’s why I thought of letting the girl rest for a while before going back to put her head on her work as a Student Council President again.

After looking around and seeing a somewhat desolate place wherein students hardly passed by, I grabbed her arm and pulled her to it.

“What are you doing? That’s not the direction of the Club Building.”

“Let’s rest for a while, Shizu. Besides, you can’t hide this from me.”

I lifted her arm and showed her shaky hands. It appeared peerless white and something really exquisite. But with it shaking at this moment, it went to show how frightened she was at what happened.

It’s almost the same as when I found out her mask. Perhaps if I wasn’t there and that guy managed to approach her, the facade she was wearing would’ve been broken way before it escalated to when that guy tried to shut them up.

Alternating her gaze from her shaky hands and to me, Shizu then pulled her arm from me. “That’s nothing. It will calm down after a while. And this isn’t the first time…”

I see. Despite putting on a mask, as the Student Council President starting from last year, she had already been in too many situations like that. Alone, she was curbing down everything, fear, joy, excitement and everything else. And that’s for her to continue to appear strong and impeccable in everyone’s eyes.

“I insist. I won’t do anything. I just want to… let you get a brief respite. Before going back to your work as the perfect Student Council President, take a break for a while.” I stepped forward and lifted her head to have her eyes on me.

She was trying to avoid it after all.

“What’s a brief respite can do? In the end, I will still go back and do what I can.”

Shizu shook her head and this time, she resumed her steps without waiting for me.

Seeing her departing back, I got this urge to just run towards her and put her in my arms. And that whether she liked it or not, I would have her rest here with me.

However, I shelved that thought and just returned to her side.

If I am stubborn then this girl is also one. That’s why it’s hard for us to find a common ground to compromise our relationship.

When we returned to the Student Council Room, the couple was still there alongside that dog of a Vice President.

Naturally, the guy’s glares at me were still the same. He still couldn’t accept that I was always with Shizu whenever I was here.

“How did it go, President?” Watanabe asked, a hint of worry in her eyes. I guess even if they’re not that close here, being at the same Student Council, they would still care about each other’s well being.

Besides, that should be their job but Shizu herself went to check.

“It’s not settled yet. I expect the meddling of some of the teachers and the PTA about the report that I will make.” Shizu answered and didn’t detail what exactly happened. Only the result. “Anyway, take your seats and let’s start the meeting. Oku, Watanabe, have you done going through the papers I left? And Inugaki, what about that thing I asked you to do?”

As she went to the seat at the head of the long table, I then went back to where I left the tea. Pouring another cup for all of them, I did my job as her secretary once more.

Well, although she rejected my suggestion to rest earlier, I would make sure that she would get that after the other three left.